Bored on a snowy day, just watching football. Sketched up an idea for a reticle. I have rarely found reticles with which I was completely satisfied. My hunting typically results in shorter shots in the timber, but I want some tools to assist with a ~500 yd shot. Though I’ve never needed to shoot over 300. I prefer reticles that are accurate at all zoom levels (FFP). In short, I want a reticle to support the following:
Consider that few, if any, use a 2-10 as a “long range” scope, and there are countless big, heavy scopes suitable for those focusing on a long range capability. Here is what I have come up with as a hunting reticle. I’m interested in your opinions on the ideal hunting reticle for a smaller 2-10x scope. This is a rough sketch. Missing some details, but you get the idea. Only the center of the reticle illuminates.
- Bold enough to quickly and easily aim in the dark timber at last light. I’ve never wanted illumination, but I’m beginning to accept it. I do not feel it is necessary though.
- Provide just enough windage reference. I have chosen 3 Mils. If any more windage correction is required I seriously doubt I can make that assessment accurately. 3 is probably more than necessary, but is a tradeoff with elevation to create a balanced reticle.
- Provide some elevation reference. Not a real priority of mine as I intend to dial any elevation correction. I have this at 3 Mils as that is generally enough for 500yds, and it creates a balanced reticle. The brain naturally centers balanced shapes.
Consider that few, if any, use a 2-10 as a “long range” scope, and there are countless big, heavy scopes suitable for those focusing on a long range capability. Here is what I have come up with as a hunting reticle. I’m interested in your opinions on the ideal hunting reticle for a smaller 2-10x scope. This is a rough sketch. Missing some details, but you get the idea. Only the center of the reticle illuminates.
